MASS MAPLE LEAFS ADD SOUTHEASTERN SCOUT TO THE MIX

The Mass Maple Leafs have not only decided this season to add another team but they have also
added another scout.. Leafs GM Tony DeSilva states” We have always wanted to tap into
the talent pool of the Southeastern part of the States.” “ There is plenty of players
down South being sold a bill of goods and its time we get them properly exposed and developed.”

The Leafs motto has always been the straightforward approach for the last 13 years and have found
a person with the same belief. The Leafs organization is very proud to announce that Walt Hudson
has joined the scouting team. DeSilva states” We are very happy to add Walt to our staff
he has already made an impact on our rosters this year and we look forward to this relationship
for years to come.” Hudson is a former Head Coach of the Hampton Roads Whalers SEJHL team
who he led to Nationals the last two years. He was also an assistant to the original Whaler
Head Coach Brent Agrusa who is DeSilva’s good friend.. Coach Agrusa’s states, “ It’s a perfect fit
it’s a win win situation for all involved.”

The Leafs have benefited already from Hudson’s keen sense of talent down South as his work
has helped land players Nate Margetts, Grant Laudrey, Alex Rivers and Andrew Pearsall all from
North Carolina as well as Dylan Martz, Justin Leach and Allen Hudson (Walt’s own son) from Virginia.
In a recent phone conversation “ Hudson stated “ Its all about advancing the players to reach
the highest level as possible and down here that is not going to get it done.” He also
went on to say “ I will talk to anyone who I think has the ability to move on who hasn’t signed a contract.
The Leafs and Coach DeSilva has advanced tons of players to higher levels than anyone on the East Coast.”

The Leafs are very happy to add Mr. Hudson to the Leafs organization and is expected to reap
immediate rewards from his hard work. For more information on the Leafs programs please go to
the Leafs website www.massmapleleafs.com. The Leafs still have some openings on both their CHA
and IJHL teams for this upcoming season.